The New CEO of Binance, Richard Teng has discussed Binance's Future plans in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. He showcased his plans following Binance’s settlement with U.S. authorities as well as including the Department of Justice
In that interview, he also discussed the past ill practice of Binance and allegations on their past practices. He said that That was a very early stage of Binance where rules were not clarified and they are in their nascent stage at that time.
Recently in November 2023, Binance settled a long investigation with US Departments where they agreed to pay penalties worth $4.3 Billion and the former CEO also stepped down from his post after facing charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Richard Teng, outlined the company's future plans, focusing on sustainability and compliance following its settlement with U.S. authorities. Teng emphasized a shift towards greater maturity and a robust compliance program. The company is considering various locations for its global headquarters, aiming to find a jurisdiction with the right regulatory framework and infrastructure to support its products and users. The CEO highlighted a deliberate process in choosing the headquarters location and stressed the importance of corporate stewardship and Binance aims to rebuild trust and establish itself as a responsible player.
The reform movement in Binance suggests a broader trend towards increased regulation and professionalism in the crypto space and potentially promotes greater investor confidence in the crypto ecosystem which will help in the mainstream adoption of the Crypto World
Hence, it is a great move from the biggest centralized crypto exchange which has more than 150 Million users. These reforms in the exchange help build trust in the crypto world, further boosting the decentralization regime.
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